11/08/2026

Sea Country IPA Coordinator

Join the Karajarri Traditional Lands Association and play a leading role in delivering one of Australia's most significant Indigenous Sea Country programs.

Work alongside Traditional Owners, Elders and Rangers to shape the future management of an extraordinary marine environment.


WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR


  • Experienced leader in marine, environmental or Indigenous land/sea management
  • Demonstrated experience working respectfully with Aboriginal communities
  • Strong knowledge of coastal and marine conservation
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership skills
  • Experience managing government-funded programs and budgets
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
  • Strategic Leadership
Experience leading a significant marine, environmental or Indigenous land/sea program.
  • Working with Traditional Owners
Successfully achieving culturally appropriate environmental or land/sea outcomes with Aboriginal communities.
  • People Leadership
Leading, mentoring and developing staff including performance management and capability development.
  • Program & Financial Management
Managing budgets, work programs, government funding agreements and compliance.
  • Marine Operations, Compliance & Partnerships
Managing marine operations, vessel compliance and building productive stakeholder relationships.


WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary package
  • 5 weeks annual leave (Annual and Remote Leave)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive leadership team
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Salary packaging benefits
  • Live and work on the spectacular Kimberley coast

TO APPLY
  • Submit a current resume and cover letter (max 3 pages)
  • addressing the Key Selection Criteria.
  • Karajarri People and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Contact: Sam Younis, Land & Sea Manager
  • E: klsm@ktla.org.au | P: 08 9192 8430

WE'RE HIRING

Home

Experience Karajarri Culture

News

Contact